Real Estate Manager

Ryan Companies US Inc; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Educational Assistance

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Manager to oversee a 600,000 sq ft commercial office portfolio in Des Moines and nearby suburbs.

You will balance tenant relations with owner objectives, manage budgets, reporting, and risk, and lead a team to optimize property performance. You will review leases, coordinate capital projects, and collaborate with security and janitorial teams to ensure safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics or Real Estate required or equivalent experience.
• Real Estate license required; internal candidates with 2-year degree plus 2 industry certifications considered.
• Minimum three years of experience in property management or similar role; familiarity with Ryan Properties preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building operations, ADA/OSHA and real estate valuation.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, vendor contracts, and capital plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual budgets for owner approval and monitor adherence.
• Monitor bidding, hire vendors, and supervise subcontractors; schedule inspections.
• Meet monthly reporting deadlines with narratives and variance explanations.
• Increase revenue opportunities and manage teams to support operations.
• Review leases and prepare related documents.
• Maintain proactive relationships with owners, tenants and stakeholders.
• Assist in long-range capital plans and tenant improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Security and Janitorial services on policies and compliance.
• Ensure ownership needs align with property requirements and team goals.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Maintain strong knowledge of governing documents.

Skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Lease analysis

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Risk management

Tenant relations

Building operations

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics or Real Estate

Real Estate license

Associates degree + industry certifications (RPA/CPM/CCIM)

Tools

Property management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Ryan Companies is hiring for a Real Estate Manager for approximately 600,000 square foot of commercial office space in Des Moines and surrounding suburbs.

Responsibilities

The Real Estate Manager creates and maintains value in real property consistent with the owner's objectives. This position is responsible for seeking the efficient balance of tenant owner relations, accurate financial reporting and budgeting, expense control, and proper risk management in compliance with the highest standard of professional ethics.

• Prepare and manage annual budgets for approval by owner; monitor adherence to meet owner financial expectations and adherence to management agreement and operating agreements.
• Monitor competitive bidding, hiring and supervision of vendors and subcontractors Schedule regular property inspections to target areas for improvement and to identify risk management issues
• Meet monthly reporting deadlines with well-executed narrative and variance explanation
• Create and anticipate opportunities for increasing revenue Manage team activities necessary to support the respective operations
• Review and analyze leases and prepare appropriate documents
• Manage relationship proactively with building principals with a focus on tenant and stakeholder satisfaction
• Assist in creating and updating long-range capital plans
• Assist in implementation of capital work and tenant improvement projects
• Work closely with Security Director to ensure security/safety protocols and policies are followed
• Work with Janitorial Service Provider to ensure cleaning policies and procedures are maintained
• Ability to work with building ownership to meet their needs without foregoing the Property's requirements.
• Ability to successfully manage people and expectations toward a common goal.
• Strong knowledge of building operations and maintenance.
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of the governing documents.

To be successful in this role

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics or Real Estate.
• Internal Candidates will be considered with a 2-year degree and completion of two industry certifications such as RPA, CPM or CCIM.
• Minimum three years experience working as a property assistant in a property management firm, preferable two years at Ryan Properties.
• Real Estate license is required.
• Maintain expertise in one or more specialties such as ADA, OSHA, Indoor Air Quality and Real Estate Valuation.
• Competent computer literacy, including experience with property management software.
• Meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations on a daily basis
• Professional and timely response to tenant, stakeholder and owner requests
• Must be reliable and self-motivated to work independently
• Must be able to successfully work as part of a team
• Must be available and willing to respond to after-hour emergency calls from customers in a timely manner

Compensation

The annual base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities.

Eligibility

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Charitable Donation Matching
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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With more than 80 years in business and 17 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don’t just build buildings – we build stories.

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you receive communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [e-mail]